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Joshua Morimoto is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of bioengineering and soft robotics, whose work is fundamentally redefining how we deliver therapeutics and achieve adhesion in challenging biological environments. His primary research areas include gastrointestinal drug delivery, bioinspired robotics, and soft matter mechanics. Morimoto’s most celebrated contribution is the development of **RoboCap**, a robotic mucus-clearing capsule that physically disrupts the luminal mucus barrier to enable oral delivery of protein drugs—a feat previously requiring injections. This landmark 2022 study has garnered **114 citations**, underscoring its transformative potential for treating diabetes and other conditions. More recently, Morimoto has advanced **mechanical underwater adhesive devices** for soft, dynamic substrates, drawing inspiration from natural systems to create adhesives that function in extreme pH and moisture conditions—a breakthrough with applications from surgical sealants to marine robotics. His work is characterized by elegant, mechanically-driven solutions that bypass chemical limitations, earning him recognition as a rising leader in translational bioengineering. For students and researchers, Morimoto’s portfolio exemplifies how first-principles mechanics can solve longstanding medical challenges.